
Hardware Specifications
C.2 ATM Network Modules
The LAN and WAN network modules are the physical ATM port interface cards that provide LAN/WAN connectivity to other ATM switches, ATM- compatible desktop computers and servers, hubs, routers, multiplexers, and carrier ATM services. Currently, network modules are available to provide ATM connections ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 622 Mbps over both
This section details the technical specifications for each of the network mod- ules. All network modules are
C.2.1 100 Mbps TAXI Module
The following specifications apply to network modules
Description | Specification |
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Port Capacity | Six TAXI ports per module |
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Data Rate | 100 Mbps |
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Output Buffer | 13,312 cell capacity |
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Media | Multimode fiber |
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Max. Line Length | ~2 km |
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Connectors | ST or dual SC |
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Line Encoding | 4B/5B |
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Loopbacks | Transmit and receive loopbacks |
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Power | |
| 0 to 10 dB path attenuation |
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Core Diameter | 62.5 ∝m |
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Fiber Diameter | 125 ∝m |
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Wavelength | 1310 nm |
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Statistics | TAXI statistics including Header Check |
| Sequence (HCS) errors |
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Compliance | ATM Forum TAXI UNI v3.1, |
| X3T9.5, ISO |
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